CND Solar Oil - pics, before & after, review

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Cuticle oil is something I need to take stock in when cold weather hits. My hands always take a beating during the fall and winter and CND's Solar Oil - a nail and cuticle conditioner - is a great aid in making my hands look and feel better.

Check out my pics, before & after, info, and review... click on pics to view them larger.

CND Solar Oil

CND Solar Oil Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $16.99 (2.3 fl oz size shown in this post). Comes in several sizes; prices vary. Sizes include: 0.125 fl oz, 0.25 fl oz, 0.50 fl oz, 2.3 fl oz, and 4 fl oz. Available on the CND website (search for salon locations near you), at Ulta (they offer the 0.25 fl oz and 0.50 fl oz size), and everywhere else CND products are sold.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Award-winning cuticle oil is infused with jojoba oil and vitamin E.

CND's Solar Oil's synergistic blend of naturally light oils and vitamin E offer intense therapy for dry, damaged cuticles. Jojoba oil carries the vitamin E deeply into the skin, reducing visible signs of aging and keeping hands soft and supple. Repeated use actually drives the oils deeper in the natural nail, for results that only get better with time.

With use of Solar Oil, nails hold color and enhancements better, feel stronger and are more flexible. Solar Oil features a super-penetrating formula that works wonders on nails and cuticles.

This had a lovely almond scent, felt non-greasy, and did a fantastic job at hydrating my cuticles and nails. The size I have comes with a dropper as well as the brush, so I can choose my application method.

Really loved this cuticle oil and I suggest you check it out as well!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this cuticle oil? Have you tried this or is this on your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

CND Scentsations (3 full sized) and Best Of The Best set

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CND is coming out with three new Scentsation Lotions for the 2012 Holiday season: Celebrate, Delight, and Enchant. They also have a special gift set called the Best Of The Best, which includes five mini Scentsation lotions: Enchant, Mango & Coconut, Lavender & Jojoba, Black Cherry & Nutmeg, and Wildflower & Chamomile. Scroll down to view them all!

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CND - Scentsations Lotion
Holiday Series
Scents: Celebrate, Delight, Enchant
Continue scrolling down for more pics of each individual shade.

CND - Scentsations Lotion

Holiday Series
Scent: Celebrate

 

CND - Scentsations Lotion

Holiday Series

Scent: Delight

 

CND - Scentsations Lotion

Holiday Series

Scent: Enchant

 

CND Scentsations Lotion - Holiday Series:

Cost/Availability: $9.90 each (8.3 fl oz full size each). These three holiday scents will be available beginning November 2012 for a limited time only in salons and professional beauty supply stores. Visit the CND website for retailer locations.

My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Kisses

The CND Scentsation Lotions for the 2012 Holiday season come in a 8.3 fl oz pump-top bottle. Three new scents: Celebrate, Delight, and Enchant. These scented lotions lavishly moisturize skin and delight the senses. These soft, silky blends are made to moisturize hands and body with unique, fun fragrances.

I loved the texture; they are rich and creamy. They're also very moisturizing. Perfect for every mani and pedi!

The holiday scents are nice, but I wasn't a huge fan of Celebrate. The other two, Delight and Enchant, were very nice. All the fragrances are light.

I'd recommend these holiday scents!

CND - Scentsations Lotion Best Of The Best
Scents: Enchant, Mango & Coconut, Lavender & Jojoba, Black Cherry & Nutmeg, Wildflower & Chamomile.

CND Scentsations Lotion Best Of The Best:

Cost/Availability: I'm not 100% sure of price, as it will vary depending where you purchase this, but I believe it will be around $10.00 to $14.00 for the set (2 fl oz each tube; 5 tubes). Will be available beginning November 2012 for a limited time only in salons and professional beauty supply stores. Visit the CND website for retailer locations.

My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Kisses

The CND Scentsation Lotions Best Of The Best set for the 2012 Holiday season comes with five 2 fl oz tubes. They are squeeze tubes with a twist-off top. The scents included are Enchant, Mango & Cocnut, Lavender & Jojoba, Black Cherry & Nutmeg, Wildflower & Chamomile. These scented lotions lavishly moisturize skin and delight the senses. These soft, silky blends are made to moisturize hands and body with unique, fun fragrances.

I loved the texture; they are rich and creamy. They're also very moisturizing. Perfect for every mani and pedi! The mini tubes are great to keep in your purse, at your desk, in your nightstand, in your car, etc.

Out of the five scents in this kit my favorites were Black Cherry & Nutmeg and Mango & Coconut. I didn't like the others all that much, but all the fragrances are light.

I'd recommend this holiday set!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of the CND Scentstations? Have you tried them or do you have them on your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

CND Cucumber Hand & Heel Collection

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CND has come out with several holiday sets, including the one I'll show you in this post: the CND Hand & Heel Collection. This limited edition gift comes with their new extreme hydrating hand cream - Cucumber Hand Therapy - alongside their award-winning Cucumber Heel Therapy. Both of these intensive moisturizing complexes will leave your hands and feet deeply conditioned all season long.

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CND Hand & Heel Collection
Includes: Cucumber Heel Therapy, Cucumber Hand Therapy

CND Cucumber Heel Therapy

CND Cucumber Hand Therapy

Basic Stats for CND Cucumber Hand & Heel Collection:

Formula: cream

Cost/Availability: $19.90 (for the set). Will be available beginning November 2012 for a limited time only in salons and professional beauty supply stores. Visit the CND website for retailer locations.

Packaging: Cucumber Heel Therapy: Round jar with twist-off lid. Cucumber Hand Therapy: Squeeze tube with pop-open top.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Formula:

This set includes a 2.6 oz Cucumber Heel Therapy - which is creamy, rich, and super hydrating. And includes a 2.6 oz tube of the Cucumber Hand Therapy - also very creamy, rich, and super hydrating. Contains cucumber extract, chamomile, aloe and urea - all blended into a richy, creamy, moisturizing formula to help heal dry, cracked and callus hands and feet.

Cost/Availability:

$19.90 (for the set). Will be available beginning November 2012 for a limited time only in salons and professional beauty supply stores. Visit the CND website for retailer locations.

Packaging:

Cucumber Heel Therapy: Round jar with twist-off lid. Cucumber Hand Therapy: Squeeze tube with pop-open top.

CND Cucumber Hand & Heel Collection Review:

I absolutely LOVED both of these products. The smell is very nice; a great light cucumber scent that is refreshing.

Both the Cucumber Heel Therapy and the Cucumber Hand Therapy are rich, creamy, and super hydrating. Instantly soothes, relieves and moisturizes my feet and hands. I think i'm hooked; I haven't been able to do a mani or pedi without these products since I received them.

I highly recommend picking up a set for yourself and your best friend! Makes a fantastic gift, especially with a few CND polishes along side.

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this holiday set? Would you buy this for someone, or would you add this to your holiday gift list? Discuss in the comments below.

NOTD: Nude & Neon Polka Dots

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Sorry for a lack of nail related posts; I honestly haven't had the time to do my nails. I went almost an entire month without changing my polish - which is super unusual for me. I also shortened my nails super, super short because we have been remodeling our son's bedroom, and I just didn't want to even bother trying to keep them from breaking. They'll grow again, but for now they're short little stubs. Today I finally took some time to do my nails, and for some reason I was inspired by the Bobbi Brown Neons & Nudes makeup collection. I decided to go with simple polka dots, using a dotting tool.

To re-create this NOTD:

• 1 coat of CND Stickey Base Coat
• 2 coats of Zoya polish in Shay
• Using a dotting tool, apply Color Club polish in Almost Famous to all fingers except ring/accent finger
• Using a dotting tool, apply American Apparel Polish in Neon Red to ring/accent finger
• 1 coat of Seche Vite to finish off

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of combining nude and neon shades? Discuss in the comments below.